About this property
The Brandywine Shoal Light is a lighthouse on the north side of the ship channel in Delaware Bay on the east coast of the United States, west of Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It was the site of the first screw-pile lighthouse in the United States.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06000943. It was listed on January 8, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brandywine Shoal Light Station listed on the National Register?
Brandywine Shoal Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Brandywine Shoal Light Station?
Brandywine Shoal Light Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brandywine Shoal Light Station?
The period of significance for Brandywine Shoal Light Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Brandywine Shoal Light Station?
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